Monthly Recruiting Report: 2021 Prospects Commit
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Two Albuquerque area quarterbacks that patiently waited their turn have decided on their college football destinations. Volcano Vista QB Johnny Herrera, who threw for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns in just three games this spring, committed to NAIA Arizona…
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Continue ReadingTwo Albuquerque area quarterbacks that patiently waited their turn have decided on their college football destinations.
Volcano Vista QB Johnny Herrera, who threw for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns in just three games this spring, committed to NAIA Arizona Christian University in Phoenix.
La Cueva QB Ryan Cook Ryan Cook 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB La Cueva | 2021 State NM signed with Div. II South Dakota School of Mines, which is located in Rapid City, SD.
Both Herrera and Cook received multiple offers before settling on the school of their choice. Herrera held offers from Culver-Stockton, Macalester College, Kenyon College and a wrestling offer from Ottawa University.
Herrera was recruited by ACU as a QB and slot receiver.
“I committed to ACU because of the football program and the great academics they have to offer a student athlete like myself,” Herrera told Prep Redzone New Mexico. “The Christian based teaching and athletics are very appealing to me. I just feel like I was blessed with this opportunity and I am meant to be there.”
A three-sport standout at Volcano Vista (Football, Wrestling, Baseball), Herrera missed several games as a junior in 2019 due to a hip injury but still amassed 23 receptions. Like all seniors in New Mexico, his final high school football season was limited due to the pandemic as Volcano Vista played just three games.
“Playing three sports the entire four years has made the time fly,” Herrera said. “In terms of football, I suffered a setback the first game of my junior year with a serious hip injury. I was blessed enough to come back at the end of the regular season and then the playoffs.
“But that was definitely heartbreaking as I was going to have a breakout year. This year has been crazy but I am very grateful we had the opportunity to play at least three games and show people what I can do and get my name out there. I am very thankful for all the coaches at Volcano Vista.”
Cook, a dual threat quarterback, appeared in two games this spring for the Bears. His decision to sign with South Dakota School of Mines was based in part on academics and part on athletics.
“I chose SDSOM due to it being the closest college to home with the degree program that I plan on pursuing (biomedical engineering),” Cook told Prep Redzone New Mexico. “The STEM environment that the school is known for is something I’d love to learn in and be a part of. Rapid City is also a beautiful town.”
Cook signed with SDSOM as a quarterback, but could end up playing another position.
“The coaching staff is recruiting me as a QB, but I told them that I’m willing to do anything to help the team win if they see me succeeding somewhere else,” Cook said.
Monday, 2021 Atrisco Heritage OLB Chris Rios Chris Rios 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Atrisco Heritage | 2021 State NM signed with the United States Merchant Marine Academy on Long Island, NY after initially committing to Bethel University in Minnesota. Rios announced April 19 that he had reopened his recruitment.
COMMITMENTS/SIGNINGS:
Johnny Herrera, Volcano Vista – Arizona Christian University
Ryan Cook Ryan Cook 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB La Cueva | 2021 State NM , La Cueva – South Dakota School of Mines
Chris Rios Chris Rios 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Atrisco Heritage | 2021 State NM , Atrisco Heritage – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Johnny Jimenez Johnny Jimenez 6'2" | OL Clovis | 2021 State NM , Clovis – New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI)
Elijah Archuleta, Santa Teresa – Hiram College
Cuentin Romero, Bernalillo – Fort Lewis College
Braxton McDonald Braxton McDonald 5'10" | WR Artesia | 2021 State NM , Artesia – New Mexico State (PWO)
Michael Trujillo, Grants – Fort Lewis College
John Taigaafi, Aztec – Clarke University
Nathaniel Fresquez, Socorro – NMMI
OFFERS:
Javon Alexander, Volcano Vista – Bethany
Demitrius Frausto, Hobbs – Wayland Baptist
Jeff Davison Jeff Davison 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Cleveland | 2021 State NM , Cleveland – New Mexico State (PWO)
100% COMMITTED to @ACUFootball1 🔴🟡 Thank you to @JeffBowenACU and @Coach_SCoop and the rest of the coaching staff for this opportunity! pic.twitter.com/bg4Y0eAvTK
— Johnny Herrera (@johnny_ix) May 5, 2021
https://twitter.com/ryan_cook_14/status/1391481774044221440
I will officially be attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy next year! @CoachKikel @CoachCasaus @HowardKnezevich pic.twitter.com/41dTBAX8Aj
— chris rios (@rios552) May 10, 2021
#JUCOPRODUCT #AGTG @CoachKyser @cfully17 @chs_wildcats @TrustMyEyesO @JDDesigns1 @PrepRedzoneNM pic.twitter.com/BVf0GxiAZJ
— johnny jimenez🦹🏽♂️ (@johnnyjimenez62) May 10, 2021
Blessed pic.twitter.com/9sZFch9tA6
— Aiden Nair (@AidenNair2) April 21, 2021
Today I am officially a Terrier! Thank you to all that believed and helped me to get to this point, cant wait to show yall what i got at the next level. My stories only just begun! 💙❤️ #RingIt @Hiram_Football @Coach_Mro @Coach_Menard55 @STHS_Football @STHSWarriors @EPSports915 pic.twitter.com/D5BwGc0HN1
— Elijah Archuleta (@ElijahArch11) April 25, 2021
Truly blessed to say I have committed to Fort Lewis!! I wanna thank @benhanks2 and @TheFortFootball for the opportunity to play at the next level and my coaches as well @j2cobos @jarmaine94 @CoachMillerBHS pic.twitter.com/EGdFuoRjeT
— Cuentin Romero (@RomeroCuentin) April 19, 2021